Rodney and Sandra Yavorsky founded Armor Guard Painting & Coating in 2006, building the company from their Palm Harbor base into one of the Tampa Bay area's larger residential painting operations. Rodney manages day-to-day operations and personally handles escalated customer concerns, while field sales representatives Barry and Joe conduct on-site estimates and guide homeowners through product selection.
The company handles residential exterior and interior painting across most of central and southern Florida, with particular expertise in elastomeric coating systems ranging from 3-year to 10-year protection tiers. Beyond standard painting, their service menu includes roof coatings, pool deck coatings, paver sealing, garage floor epoxy systems, popcorn ceiling removal, drywall repair, and stucco patching. All exterior systems use Sherwin-Williams products with a Loxon primer base.
Operating from Palm Harbor, the fully insured team serves 28+ Florida cities from Crystal River to Miami. Armor Guard offers product warranties ranging from 3 to 10 years depending on the coating system selected, with written certificates of guarantee provided at project completion.
Updated: 04-14-2026
Customers describe a level of surface preparation that goes well beyond basic masking. Edna Thomas-Blaine detailed how the crew "removed or pushed aside 6 inches of dirt so as to get the paint below ground level, and then filled it back in afterwards." They also removed exterior lights, covered porch floors, and hand-painted the front door. reb andy noted the crew "repaired the stucco wherever it was needed before painting" and that those repairs "now look as good as new."
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Several customers demonstrate long-term loyalty spanning years. Harry Weitkemper's review states "This is the 6th time we have used this company." Karyn Davis describes hiring them twice over eight years, noting the same estimator returned both times, calling it "a company who has the same employees for years." Julie Puglisi and Jim Stocks each report using Armor Guard three times. This pattern of repeat business over extended periods suggests consistent satisfaction.
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Speed is one of the most frequently praised aspects. Barry Leger reported his project was "Done in one day. Every detail done to highest expectations." Beth Holland described having her living room, kitchen, dining room, and a high stairwell all painted in a single day, calling it "very fast and efficient." Theresa Rafferty and Teresa Daugette both describe exterior projects completed in just two days, including pressure washing.
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Multiple customers reference value and competitive pricing without prompting. Sam Robinson called it "tremendous value" noting pressure washing, prep, primer, and two coats of premium paint for "a very reasonable price." Toni Cerekwicki mentioned that bundling four services (interior, exterior, paver sealing, garage floor epoxy) "made their bid competitive." Matthew Kaiser, a multi-time customer, confirmed "they are competitive to other companies."
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At least one reviewer, Toni Cerekwicki, directly confirmed the model, stating the owner "has VERY good subcontractors." Anthony Zimbicki also referenced "contracted painters" who were "friendly and skilled." Reviews mention different crew members across projects (Darwin, Erick, Sal, Nate, Milton), suggesting rotating teams rather than a single fixed crew. Quality appears consistent for most customers, though the James Hartley review describes variability with one specific painter.
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James Hartley's detailed review describes significant issues with painter Devin, including missed spots, paint flaking, and feeling rushed through color selection. However, Hartley still awarded 5 stars, writing "THIS 5 STAR IS FOR ARMOUR GAURD PAINTING AND RODNEY. He went out of his way to make this right for me." Rodney personally intervened and had the entire house repainted. The Jaci Loos 2-star review received a response from the owner offering to return for corrections.
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The company builds their exterior systems around Sherwin-Williams product lines with a Loxon primer base. Karyn Davis praised the process, noting they "power wash, prime, and then paint it with great paint from Sherwin Williams." Jim Stocks confirmed "the quality of the Sherman Williams paint and workmanship was A1." The website details tiered systems from 3-year A-100 through 10-year Duration, each paired with Loxon primer conditioning.
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Florida does not require a state-level painting contractor license. Armor Guard Painting & Coating, LLC is registered as a Florida Limited Liability Company, Document No. L06000069717, filed 7/13/2006, with Active status. The registered agent is Rodney S. Yavorsky at 36460 US Highway 19 N., Palm Harbor, FL 34684. The FEI/EIN is 20-5193168. The BBB profile notes license TC4549 from the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, which is a telemarketing/solicitation registration.
-Verification Sources: Florida Division of Corporations (Sunbiz), BBB
Updated: 04-14-2026